Graham {two}

Graham Cracker,

Today is your day!  Today you are two!

Once again I am not quite sure how we got here, but we did.  And I am loving it.  You are the funniest little guy who wants nothing more than to be a big boy.  Your vocabulary is exploding.  You repeat everything we say all day long.  I can just see those little wheels turning in there.  Your favorite thing is to say "yook momma..." and then show me whatever goofy action strikes you at the moment.  Usually it is some odd side step that you apparently think is hilarious.  I guess I do too since I laugh hysterically at you.  In the car you frequently yell "Momma, yindow up!" even when the window's are in fact already up.  

You and Alex are at it every moment of the day.  It's exhausting.  Alex will purposefully get you going by proclaiming that whatever object may be near him is his, whether it is or not.  You quickly reply with "No, MINE!" and he shoots it right back.  You guys could go on with this for a good 30 minutes if I let you.  There are those brief moments that you two actually play together and it is heaven.  

You are no Alex when it comes to sleep.  In fact there have been days where you refuse to nap at all.  Let me tell you, it makes for a long day for this momma.  On a normal day though, you will nap for about 2 hours.  You wake between 7-8 in the morning and go to bed around 8:30.  We have finally broken you of the night time bottle but you still insist on them occasionally in the morning.  The binky is a whole other story.  We were well on our way to allowing them only in bed... and then Evie was born.  Now the thing is in your mouth all day long.  We are working on this at the moment. 

Speaking of teeth, you had your first dental visit at the Seattle Children's Center for Pediatric Dentistry. You weren't at all cooperative but we made it through and learned that you are indeed getting the tooth that we assumed you were missing near your cleft.  

Graham, you are growing up so fast.  You continue to amaze me each and every day with your antics.  You are the most lovable little boy who will hand out hugs to anyone that asks.  You are very friendly and spend our shopping trips waving and saying hi to every passer-by.  Two years ago we were completely unsure of what to expect with you.  You taught us so much in those early months and continue to do so today.  We love you for you, and all you are... Even when you are Trouble.



Yep, you are indeed two.  As demonstrated by this photo shoot.

I'll take it.